Education Gap is the root of Inequality.

 

Educational inequality is the unequal distribution of academic resources, including but not limited to; school funding, qualified and experienced teachers, books, and technologies, to socially excluded communities. These communities tend to be historically disadvantaged and oppressed. Socio-economically disadvantaged students are the demographic that disproportionately faces roadblocks to succeeding academically. It is understood that, “compared to more privileged students, underrepresented students experience disparities in social capital and social support that contribute to academic achievement gaps” (Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology). “School failure penalises a child for life. The student who leaves school without completing upper secondary education or without the relevant skills has fewer life prospects” (OECD).

 

This year, we invite young people from all over the world to discuss Education Inequality, think about how we can change people’s ideas through actions. We hope to convey a message to everyone：Education Inequality is Opportunity Inequality.

 

We must act now.

 

 

Prompts

1. “The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows” – Sydney J. Harris. What do you think education should be?

 

2. How has education narrow or widen the gap between developing and developed nations?

 

3. Is it truly possible to decolonize the institution or does decolonization require us to abolish it altogether? What alternative institutions of knowledge could be built to replace academia?

 

4. How education changes lives?

 

All candidates must answer one of these questions via writing, speech or artwork.

 

Entry Requirements

Entry is open to students from any country and any school. Candidates must be 21 years old, or younger, on the date of the submission deadline.

 

Key Dates​​

15th April 2023: Submission deadline

1st May: Short-listed candidates notified

Winners will be announced in 1st June 2023.

Awards
First Prize 150 USD/1000 CNY, Second Prize, Third Prize, Shortlist for each genre, and Grand Prize.

 

Entry fee

30 USD/200 CNY. All income will be used for project operations and other non-profit activities.